Counseling Center

The Counseling Center at Macon State College offers the following services:

Counseling Services: A licensed counselor is available for personal counseling for students enrolled in 4 or more hours of study. Counseling may assist students to develop personal awareness and coping skills to manage life challenges that are interfering with their ability to be successful. Personal counseling may cover a wide range of issues and may be brief or longer term in length. Typical counseling goals may include: Career exploration, controlling test anxiety, coping with depression, or managing relationship difficulties.

Disability Support Center: The Disability Support Center coordinates academic accommodations for students with a documented disability. Please contact our office to find out if you qualify for this service.

If you need help during the Counseling Center’s off-hours, below is a list of frequently used numbers:

• Coliseum Lifeline – 741-1355 or toll free – 1-800-548-4221
• River Edge Behavioral Health Center  - 751-4519 / After Hours - 752-1025 (Serves Bibb, Jones, Monroe & Twiggs)
• Phoenix Center Behavioral Health –  Toll free 1-888-740-9280 / After Hours - 478/988-7109 (Serves Houston, Peach & Crawford) 
• Houston Healthcare Center–  542-7788 or  toll free 1-800-648-2649 
• Crisis Line - 745-9292